Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This programme develops knowledge and critical understanding of urban design principles and practice for sustainable cities and regions, including spatial analysis, statutory planning, property development processes and regeneration of declining places. Teaching draws on practitioners and live projects with planning agencies in and around Dundee, and the course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute. The full-time route runs over 12 months.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months (full-time) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Concepts of Spatial Planning, Spatial Analysis and Property Development Processes (20 credits each), with assessment by reports, essays, presentations, group work and an individual research project, all as coursework with no exams.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in urban and rural planning, natural resources and environmental protection, city regeneration, renewable energies, urban design, urban conservation, property and housing development, public policy, environmental impact assessment and transport.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree: a UK lower second-class honours (2:2) degree in architecture, economics, geography, engineering, urban planning or a related subject; other degrees may be considered based on a personal statement outlining relevant work experience. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking (other English tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic UKVI and LANGUAGECERT are also accepted). International application deadline: 6 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2027/28 (September 2). Scottish and rest of UK fee status, per year of study (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2027/28 (September 2). Per year of study (2027 entry), before scholarships Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months (full-time)

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